Washington, United States, Dec 5, 2025 (AFP) - Trump takes centre stage as 2026 World Cup draw takes place

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2025-12-05

The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place in Washington on Friday, with US President Donald Trump playing a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first ever 48-team finals. Before the draw began at the Kennedy Center, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who has built a close relationship with Trump, awarded the US president FIFA's inaugural peace prize. FIFA says the honor "recognizes the enormo......

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